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Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 10,978,360 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | December - April | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1097 | $1293 | $1867 | $2359 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $480 | $732 | $778 | $1036 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $82 | $87 | $281 | $236 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $174 | $131 | $182 | $371 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $22 | $18 | $49 | $43 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $77 | $96 | $159 | $157 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $11 | $16 | $25 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $23 | $21 | $11 | $12 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $28 | $14 | $9 | $48 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $17 | $0 | $24 | $0 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $22 | $8 | $81 | $35 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $7 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $46 | $73 | $64 | $117 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $15 | $15 | $69 | $37 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $57 | $54 | $65 | $163 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $37 | $20 | $51 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |